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If you’ve been everywhere else and still unsatisfied with the fitting of your prosthesis, RGP Prosthetics has the expertise to change your outcome. Specializing in the F.I.T. process our approach is Functionally Inspiring Technology. Come visit and see what we can do for YOU!

Sharp Rehabilitation Center Recreation Therapy presents a golf clinic for individuals with physical challenges, which will be led by PGA teaching professional John Klein. John has more than 30 years of experience teaching golf to individuals with physical limitations. The current participants in the clinic have a range of disabilities including stroke, brain injury and other limitations. The group enjoys meeting weekly, socializing and playing a round of golf. John is very patient and eager to help anyone who is interested in playing the game of golf. For […]

“Heaven sent. I had been going to another prosthetic facility here in San Diego and was getting very frustrating results so much so I had given up on trying to walk. Seeing others have success I knew there had to be another way. On a whim and Kai from RGP coming to a n AIM meeting I decided to give them a try. Wow what a difference they made me realize it wasn’t me I hadn’t been given a fighting chance. I am happy to say things are looking up and hopefully I will be to a functioning […]

What to Do Before Your Trip
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over 49 million Americans — nearly 20 percent of the population — are living with disability. And of these 49 million Americans living with a disability, 1.7 million are amputees. Considering these numbers, plus the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it’s no wonder that most firms involved in providing transportation and housing for travelers have made special arrangements to cater to the needs of people with disabilities.

Unfortunately, travelers with disabilities cannot afford to be nearly as carefree in making their […]

Passengers with prostheses can be screened without removing them. The way screening will be conducted depends on the passenger’s level of ability and whether or not he or she voluntarily chooses to remove his or her prosthetic during screening.

The passenger should inform the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) of the existence of a prosthetic, his or her ability, and of any need for assistance before screening begins. Passengers can use TSA’s Notification Card to communicate discreetly with security officers. However, showing this card or other medical documentation will not exempt […]

ASA has established a scholarship program with the objective of increasing support for out-of-state, first-time skiers and snowboarders. In turn, these new participants will help develop new relationships with various recreational therapists, service clubs, support groups, and disability organizations to ensure even more participation in our program. ASA believes this will enhance the lives of an increasing number of people with disabilities by offering a new area of self-fulfillment. The statements of the overwhelming majority of past scholarship recipients have convinced us that the testimonial of just one […]

The Adaptive Sports Association enjoys very strong ties to the San Diego community. Almost 500 San Diego area residents with various disabilities have participated in the Torrey Pines Kiwanis Scholarship Ski Program over the last twenty years. These participants are flown to Durango, Colorado where they stay with local host families, receive adaptive ski instruction for four days and participate in additional social activities while in Durango. The tremendous impact of this program is far reaching and often significantly alters the lives of participants.

The Amputee Coalition National Conference is the place to be and be seen! It is the premier meeting event for the limb loss community. Join us for three days of fun, learning, hands-on clinics and workshops in a unique setting where people with limb loss are the norm, not the exception. Our event is a perfect opportunity to meet new friends, socialize with other people with limb loss, and network.

The exhibit hall features manufacturers and providers of prosthetic and assistive devices, home and vehicle modifications, and other tools to help people with limb loss live a full and […]

For the 2014-2015 school year, this fund will provide a $1,000 scholarship to a full-time undergraduate student who has a congenital limb difference or an amputation and who is, or whose parent or legal guardian is, a registered friend of the Amputee Coalition. To become a friend of the Amputee Coalition, click here. The individual’s Amputee Coalition record number must be included in the application. We will verify your record prior to reviewing your application. If you do not know your number, you may call the Amputee Coalition at 888/267 […]

It is the goal of the Amputee Coalition through the Bridge to Ability Fund to reduce or eliminate the financial barriers to attending our national conference for new amputees.
The Bridge to Ability Scholarship provides full Conference registration, covering health and wellness education, technology sessions, special clinics and social networking, as well as lodging expenses and up to $300 in reimbursement for travel expenses.

More at, www.amputee-coalition.org/events-programs/scholarships/bridge-to-ability

[H.R. 3408 UPDATE] Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives

The Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives. Passage of the bill, H.R. 3408, would establish a list of rights to be prominently displayed in every VA O&P clinic across the country as well as on the VA website.

Thank You to Representative Renee Ellmers (Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02)) for reintroducing this legislation. More about the legislation at, http://riponadvance.com/news/education-amputee-troops-targeted-new-legislation […]